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Jan 22, 2024
Due to icy weather conditions, UIS in-person classes are canceled for Monday, Jan. 22. Online classes are not canceled and will still meet. In addition, the Liberal Leave Policy is in effect for employees. It is…
Jan 22, 2024
Save the Date!  Following the success of our fall retreat, there will be a Professional Development Retreat on March 1 for all faculty and staff. More details, including registration information, will…
Jan 22, 2024
The following campus units have announced that their offices are closed or staff are working remotely on Monday, January 22. ID Center (Closed - Online services still available)Brookens Library (Closed - Online…
Jan 21, 2024
Dear UIS Students and Colleagues, The weather forecast for the Springfield area calls for the possibility of freezing rain and icing starting early in the morning on Monday, Jan. 22, and throughout the day. Out of…
Aug 22, 2025
8.22.25 Dear UIS Community — Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Today marks the 55th first day of classes since this university welcomed its first students in 1970. It is a moment to celebrate our history and look ahead to the future…
Chancellor Gooch
Janet L. Gooch, Ph.D.
Chancellor
Jul 21, 2025
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the following faculty have been reappointed, in accordance with the Faculty Personnel Policy governing second- and fourth-year review of probationary faculty at UIS. 2nd Year Reappointment Brandon…
Brandon Schwab
Brandon Schwab, Ph.D.
Provost

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